S. Merriman.. whats the deal ? (1 Viewer)

[Picklepete]

ok, I think it's time this yr after 5 games to ask this question.

Did the steriods last yr make a difference ? !

Going by this years play / numbers, I happen to think so.

Are any others Merriman owners concerned ?

He's had like 1 gm where he looked like last year, the others zip.

Pete

 

[TheGreatest]

ok, I think it's time this yr after 5 games to ask this question.Did the steriods last yr make a difference ? !Going by this years play / numbers, I happen to think so. Are any others Merriman owners concerned ? He's had like 1 gm where he looked like last year, the others zip. Pete

I honestly think it has alot to do with the new defensive coordinator. He is using Merriman different than he was used last year. Everytime I see him, he is dropped back into coverage. He doesn't rush the QB anywhere near as much as he did a year ago. I do feel Merriman is playing down from last year, but I think its more lack of opportunity than his ability.

 

[Picklepete]

ok, I think it's time this yr after 5 games to ask this question.Did the steriods last yr make a difference ? !Going by this years play / numbers, I happen to think so. Are any others Merriman owners concerned ? He's had like 1 gm where he looked like last year, the others zip. Pete

I honestly think it has alot to do with the new defensive coordinator. He is using Merriman different than he was used last year. Everytime I see him, he is dropped back into coverage. He doesn't rush the QB anywhere near as much as he did a year ago. I do feel Merriman is playing down from last year, but I think its more lack of opportunity than his ability.

Well then, why in the world would the Def cord. use him any different is beyond me !Since he was a beast last yr, just seems stupid.

 

[eom]

yeah, he has been killing my defensive productivity.

just wait 'til next week v oak, and week 15 he goes against det in our playoffs, so I hold out hope.

 

[TheGreatest]

ok, I think it's time this yr after 5 games to ask this question.Did the steriods last yr make a difference ? !Going by this years play / numbers, I happen to think so. Are any others Merriman owners concerned ? He's had like 1 gm where he looked like last year, the others zip. Pete

I honestly think it has alot to do with the new defensive coordinator. He is using Merriman different than he was used last year. Everytime I see him, he is dropped back into coverage. He doesn't rush the QB anywhere near as much as he did a year ago. I do feel Merriman is playing down from last year, but I think its more lack of opportunity than his ability.

Well then, why in the world would the Def cord. use him any different is beyond me !Since he was a beast last yr, just seems stupid.

Some people have different philosophies. Why would Norv Turner mess with the offense from last year? Some people just don't have a clue when they have a good thing not to mess with it.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Players like Merriman are going to always have hit or miss games. He is relatively useless fantasy wise unless he gets sacks because he doesn't have high tackle numbers.

 

[kflo]

Merriman is a all or nothing player. If you have him I would move him based off his name. I am a hardcore Dallas fan and a Ware owner I still think Ware is the overall better LB cause he plays the run MUCH better and gets tackles without having to rely soley on sacks. I watched this weeks game vs the Broncos. And Merriman was getting owned by Daniel Graham on running plays.

I have Merriman and I am trying to package his name with something else for a upgrade.

I traded ken Hamlin and a 2nd round pic in my keeepr league for Merriman and I am having buyers remorse.

Merriman and Freeny are the same type of player Great NFL names not so good fantasy players........

 

[J Giles Band]

Merriman is a all or nothing player. If you have him I would move him based off his name. I am a hardcore Dallas fan and a Ware owner I still think Ware is the overall better LB cause he plays the run MUCH better and gets tackles without having to rely soley on sacks. I watched this weeks game vs the Broncos. And Merriman was getting owned by Daniel Graham on running plays.I have Merriman and I am trying to package his name with something else for a upgrade.I traded ken Hamlin and a 2nd round pic in my keeepr league for Merriman and I am having buyers remorse.Merriman and Freeny are the same type of player Great NFL names not so good fantasy players........

That would be a terrific thread or blog topic (if not already done?)... the "All Name Team" of guys who are terrible for FF purposes.Merriman, Freeney, Seymour, Tommie Harris, Adalius Thomas, Ed Reed, Roy Williams all come to mind...

 

[Anthony Borbely]

Merriman missed 4 games last year and was still 16th in FBG scoring among LBs. He was #1 in PPG, even better than Ryans and Bullock.

I would say he was a great fantasy player last year, not just a big name.

 

[J Giles Band]

Merriman missed 4 games last year and was still 16th in FBG scoring among LBs. He was #1 in PPG, even better than Ryans and Bullock. I would say he was a great fantasy player last year, not just a big name.

Wow! Great point Anthony. I suppose it shouldn't come as a surprise considering all the sacks he registered last year, but his tackle numbers are so low that I wouldn't have thought he'd even be that high.But doesn't that to some degree contradict your previous post (at least the useless part)?:"Players like Merriman are going to always have hit or miss games. He is relatively useless fantasy wise unless he gets sacks because he doesn't have high tackle numbers."Don't get me wrong... I know where you are going on BOTH counts and couldn't agree more. I just try to stay away from guys who rely almost entirely on big plays.

 

[eom]

first of all it depends on how your league scores.

secondly, as far as big play types go, merriman was unique last year.

in only 12 games he put up 17 sacks and 50 solo tackles --- as a matter of fact, I think he had 10 tackles last week or the week before.

if you count on sacks for your points, most guys are feast or famine, but when you get 17 sacks in 12 weeks there's not much famine.

there are very few players who can get you a sack every game and 60+ tackles for the year.

oh...I guess w/merriman's production this year there are actually none.

and while we're at it, if we're talking about last year, how does adalius thomas figure on that list?

I thought you meant guys who aren't producing this year.

 

[kapp]

What's the deal you ask? I'll tell you...#1 he's off the juice. (That's an important #1)

#2 - Lack of focus. It is widely known in San Diego that he stays out very late at the clubs way too often. It's one thing to stay out late after winning a game, but on Friday nights before Sunday afternoon games? All the publicity has gotten to his head...in my opinion. He's not a good fantasy player right now. He's not a good player right now in real football either. The guy has 18 solo tackles on the year. I think Briggs had that many last night alone.

 

[kflo]

Merriman's tackles numbers are low. Yes in our league he was 12th amoung all LB's and that is with missing those games BUT he has to get sacks and we all know teams will double team him now unless they move him around which they dont. Look at how the Cowboys used Ware last night. Them moved him all over the place which they have been doing all season (Merrimans old coach buy the way) PLUS Ware is MUCH stronger vs the run and in coverage. Ware gets tackles. Also the X factor the risk of Merriman coming up positive again and missing a whole year. I dont want that cloud over my head. I moved Merriamn for Antiono Perice yesterday and I am happy with the deal.

 

[Stinky Cheeseman]

Mr Merriman's consistency has troubled owners all year and today's effort, outstanding as it was 4 tackles 2 assists 2.5 sacks, has continued his run of a good performance following an ordinary performance.

Can anyone shed any light on whether he was utilised differently against Oakland, ie: less coverage responsibility and more focus on rushing the passer ?